Civil Project Engineer

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Project Overview:

The Project is a greenfield mining, process, material handling and ship loading project with a focus on sustaining production, minimise environmental impacts, strengthen long-term relationships with neighbouring communities and foster local economic development.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s civil/structural aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of civil/structural components and processes. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s civil/structural aspects are met.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the civil/structural engineering work for a global business unit, a project or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications for structures, building, roadways, railroads, etc. 
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates Civil/Structural components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​ and Design Control Check List (DCCL) and Design Review Notices (DRNs)​ 
• Designs structures using advanced knowledge of structural analysis, including statics, dynamics, and materials engineering 
• Determines the appropriate use of various structural elements such as steel, wood, masonry, and concrete to ensure appropriate material is used based on load or stress requirements 
• Originates and checks complex structural engineering deliverables, such as steel and concrete calculations, specifications, and material requisitions 
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions 
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements 
• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations 
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations 
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project Civil/Structural requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution​.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles, including structural analysis, material behaviour, and infrastructure design for buildings, roads, rail, and related facilities.
• Strong capability in developing, reviewing, and approving complex engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical deliverables.
• Thorough understanding of engineering procedures, design standards, quality assurance processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex design challenges, alternative materials, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Experience supporting procurement activities, technical bid evaluations, construction delivery, and cross-functional project coordination.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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